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Fixing Hollywood Boulevard, the ‘World’s Worst Tourist Trap’
LA's most famous street has been a problem child for decades. But people are trying to fix it, and those solutions could turn it into a new main street or a new Times Square.
A 17-year wait for a prune? Inside LA's tree care maintance
The number of "tree emergencies" have gone up across the city of Los Angeles.
More Orange County inmates being handed over to ICE
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is seeing a sharp rise in ICE transfers.
Meet the grassroots group fighting to save hollywood jobs
A group of filmmakers, showrunners, actors, and crew are behind the viral Stay in LA campaign, and it's recent legislative wins.
Dodgers eye third straight World Series title
The Boys in Blue face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium tonight, hoping for a historic season.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
NewsArtemis II heads to the dark side of the moon
Plus, war in Iran may be a boon for California pistachio farmers, our weekend film reviews, and what to bake for Passover and Easter with Good Food’s Evan Kleiman.
NewsFor LA City Council President, police reforms are personal
Plus, President Trump’s shifting goals in Iran, how American children became such picky eaters, and safety tips for rattlesnake encounters on hiking trails.
News‘No Kings’ protests and CPAC symbolize a nation divided
Plus, the Supreme Court hears a case that could redefine birthright citizenship, high gas prices push drivers to e-bikes, and rapper IDK served time and found freedom in music.
NewsThe déjà vu of the 1970s oil shock after a Middle East war
Plus, the IOC bans trans athletes, our weekend movie reviews, including arthouse body horror and a Vince Vaughn crime caper, and Evan Kleiman on how to cook an underappreciated vegetable: the leek.
Left, Right & Center
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How TSA Lines Are Shifting Political Leverage On Immigration
TSA checkpoints at some airports are jammed, and the fight over ICE enforcement is showcasing both parties’ leverage on immigration and how it’s shifted. Plus, Trump deployed ICE agents to airports, and there’s concern he might send them to polling sites in November, too.
By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
Iran War Triggers Homeland Security Threats With Leadership In Flux
We talk about the state of national security with the resignation of a top counterterrorism official, and the head of Homeland Security in flux. Plus, is Trump’s foreign policy strategy to oust leaders but keep their regimes? We also take your questions.By David Greene • • 53m Listen
Oil Markets Hang On Trump’s Every Word About Iran
What does responsible leadership look like when oil and stock prices shift on the President’s word? One of his former advisors suggests he’s manipulating the markets. Plus, the state of America’s national security because of the war and Kristi Noem’s ousting as Homeland Security secretary.By David Greene • • 50m Listen
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